Ref. MU/ADM/06/8/2023
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible for:

Fire Fighting or Fire Prevention and Protection Operations within his jurisdiction including planning organization of duties;
Maintenance and accounting for equipment;
Control of staff under him including discipline and overall service administration within his area of jurisdiction;
Operational and administrative control of all activities for Fire Fighting or fire prevention services of his unit including training of his crew of firemen;
Inspection of appliance and equipment;
Implementation of unit’s order and instructions;
Efficient operation of firefighting appliances and equipment;
Inspection of buildings to assess fire hazards and risks;
Ensuring soundness and adequacy of means of escape;
Writing fire reports;
Conducting fire demonstrations, demonstrations drills and lectures;
Plan of fire evacuation orders;
Performing fire investigation;
Maintenance of firefighting and/or fire prevention records; and
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

Have Diploma in Fire Prevention and Protection Services from a recognized Fire Services Training Institution;
Have served in the position of Assistant Fire Officer Grade 5/6 or in a comparable and relevant position;
Have acquired sound technical and administrative knowledge in Fire Fighting and or Fire Prevention and Protection matters;
Have shown competence and ability in organizing and running Fire Fighting and/ or Fire Protection Services within his/her jurisdiction; and
Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.